Good news, bad news in French

When to use it: Say this the moment you hear something has gone wrong.

Use these two words as one reaction, not a full sentence.

Say it: The on in non is a nasal sound.

When to use it: Say this when a friend shares something really good.

Nouvelle takes une because it is a feminine word.

Say it: C'est is ce plus est, said as one piece.

When to use it: Say this when you hear sad news from someone you know.

A woman writes désolée, with an extra e at the end.

Say it: The e of de drops before a in d'apprendre.

When to use it: Say this when the news is disappointing but not a disaster.

This is a light reaction, not a full apology.

Say it: The last e in dommage is silent.

When to use it: Say this when you are happy to hear someone's news.

d'entendre keeps d because entendre starts with a vowel.

When to use it: Ask this when you need to know what went wrong.

Keep this question as one piece after someone sounds upset.

Say it: The t in est is silent in « qu'est-ce ».